Over 95k individuals receive help from GMA Kapuso Foundation following recent typhoons

Over 95,000 individuals who have been affected by the onslaught of the recent typhoons in the country received help from GMA Kapuso Foundation's Operation Bayanihan project.

According to “24 Oras,” Friday, among those affected by Severe Tropical Storm Nika were father and son Nitoy and Kenneth Hugo and their papaya harvest.

“Hindi na po namin puwede ibenta ‘yung mga bunga, kasi marami na po siyang damage,” Kenneth said.

Meanwhile, Salome Llavore from Bato, Camarines Sur, built a makeshift shelter on the side of the road after Typhoon Kristine destroyed their house.

“Minsan hindi kami makatulog, akala namin babanggain na kami ng sasakyan. Humihingi po ako ng konting tulong para maka-recover din kami,” she said.

Under Operation Bayanihan, GMA Kapuso Foundation delivered help to 9,600 residents in Batanes affected by Typhoon Julian and 44,066 individuals in Batangas, Quezon Province, Bicol Region, and Cagayan Valley who were affected by Typhoon Kristine

The foundation also delivered help to 27,300 individuals in Cagayan, Isabela, and Aurora affected by Typhoon Marce and Severe Tropical Storm Nika, as well as 14,792 individuals in Catanduanes, Camarines Norte, and Camarines Sur affected by Super Typhoon Pepito.

“Blessing naman po kayong dumating. Maraming salamat po sa GMA,” Gemmalyn Andres said.

For those who want to take part in GMA Kapuso Foundation’s initiatives, you may send your donations through bank deposits, Cebuana Lhuillier, GCash, Shopee, PayMaya, Zalora, MegaMart, Globe Rewards, Metrobank credit card, and Lazada.

For more information, visit the GMA Kapuso Foundation website.

— Carby Rose Basina/CDC, GMA Integrated News